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Every iMac and iMac Pro comes with a specially designed, Apple-branded Magic Keyboard, and you either love it or hate it. If you love the look of the Magic Keyboard but don't love the feel, or maybe you were hoping for a little more than what comes in the box, we've got a list of keyboards that have a very similar design but offer something a little different.

Easy multi-pairing: Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard

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This little ditty is my personal favorite. It's a compact keyboard perfect for your Mac that has plenty of useful additional features. It has the added benefit of being specially designed to control features on your iPhone or iPad, like navigating to the Home screen or switching apps. With one button, you can switch between three different devices, including Windows and Android products.

$30 at Amazon

Comes with Numeric Keypad: Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

If you love everything about the Magic Keyboard, but you really want a numerical pad, this model's nearly identical to the Magic Keyboard except that it has a 10-key number pad, a couple of additional function keys, and dedicated control keys. It's the perfect solution for Mac users that need more keyboard functionality.

From $112 at Amazon

Trackpad intact: Twelve South MagicBridge

If you already have a Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad and want to keep it in a tidy unit, the MagicBridge is the perfect setup for you. It's not a keyboard, but a case for your keyboard and trackpad. It fits both perfectly, and you can switch the trackpad to either side. All ports and switches are exposed for convenient access.

$30 at Amazon

Mouse included: FENIFOX Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

FENIFOX's keyboard looks very similar to the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, but it comes with a mouse as well. The set is available in the Pink color shown here as well as Silver. The sloped angle makes typing more comfortable.

$30 at Amazon

Solar charged: Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

The K750 is a hugely popular alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard because it's a full-sized keyboard, complete with a very similar spacing pattern. Though it's called 'solar,' it actually charges up using any light, including a desk lamp in your hotel room.

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$50 at Amazon

Budget friendly: Anker Ultra Slim keyboard

For a low-cost alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard, you'll be happy with Anker's universal Bluetooth keyboard. It uses the Magic Keyboard's scissor mechanism keys, so your typing experience will be very familiar. It doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles, but for the price, it's the perfect alternative.

$22 at Amazon

Which one should you choose?

There are lots of third-party keyboards for Mac on the market. These are specifically for those of you that like the Magic Keyboard's design but are looking for something slightly different. My personal favorite is the Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard. I love being able to switch between my Mac, iPhone, and iPad quickly.

However, if you want something inexpensive that you can toss into your bag when you're on the go, then pick up an Anker Ultra Slim Keyboard. It's compact, just two thirds the size of a traditional keyboard. The battery will go six months between charges with typical use and takes only 2.5 hours to charge fully.

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This term collection covers how to refer to keyboard shortcuts and the names of specific keys.

For information about describing customers' interactions with UI, see Procedures and instructions.

Keyboard actions and access

Term	Usage
keyboard shortcut, accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, speed key	In general, use keyboard shortcut to describe a combination of keystrokes used to perform a task. Example Alt+Ctrl+S Don't use accelerator key, fast key, hot key, quick key, or speed key.
access key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.
Key Tip	In general, don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content teaching basic skills or content for a technical audience, it's OK to use Key Tip to refer to the letter or number that appears in the ribbon when the Alt key is pressed.
key combination	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously) and a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
key sequence	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for a technical audience, it's OK to distinguish between a key sequence (two or more keys selected sequentially) and a key combination (two or more keys selected simultaneously). If you use these terms, explain the difference.
keypad	Use numeric keypad on the first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless the context has been established and there's no possibility the customer will confuse the keypad with the keyboard. When in doubt, continue to use numeric keypad. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. When the customer can select two keys that look the same, direct the customer to the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad, not the Hyphen key on the keyboard.
keystroke, keypress	Don't use keypress. Use keystroke instead.
select, press, depress, hit, strike, use	Use select to describe pressing a key on a physical or on-screen keyboard. Don't use press, depress, hit, or strike. Don't use depressed to describe an indented toolbar button unless you have no other choice. Use use when select might be confusing, such as when referring to the arrow keys or function keys and select might make customers think that they need to select all the arrow keys simultaneously. Example Use the arrow keys to move around the text. Use use when multiple platform or peripheral choices initiate the same action or actions within a program. Example Use the controls on your keyboard or controller to run through the obstacle course. Be specific when teaching beginning skills. Example To run through the obstacle course, select the Spacebar on the keyboard or pull the right trigger on the Xbox controller. Consider using a table to present instructions that have more than two alternatives. Use select and hold only if a delay is built into the software or hardware interaction. Don't use select and hold when referring to a mouse button unless you're teaching beginning skills. See alsoDescribing interactions with UI, Mouse and mouse interaction term collection
shortcut key	Don't use in content for a general audience. Use keyboard shortcut instead. In content for developers or content about customizing the UI, it's OK to distinguish between an access key and a shortcut key. An access key is a letter or number that users select to access UI controls that have text labels. For example, the F in Alt+F. A shortcut key is a key or key combination that users select to perform a common action. For example, Ctrl+V. If you use these terms, explain the difference.

Key names

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• In general, use sentence capitalization for key names.
  Examples
  the Shift key
  the Page up key

• Capitalize letter keys in general references.
  Example
  the K key Install microsoft teams mac os.

• Lowercase and bold a letter key when instructing customers to enter the letter (unless you're instructing them to enter a capital letter).
  Example
  enter k

• On the first mention, you can use the definite article the and the word key with the key name if necessary for clarity.
  Example
  Select the F1 key.

• On subsequent mentions, refer to the key by its name only.
  Example
  Select F1.

Ifyou need guidance for a key name that isn't on this list, use sentencecapitalization and spell it as it appears on the keyboard.

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Term	Usage
Alt	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Alt key.
Application key	Capitalize. Use the Application key to refer to the key that opens a shortcut menu containing commands related to a selection.
arrow keys, direction keys, directional keys, movement keys	Arrow keys are labeled only with an arrow. Refer to similar keys on the numeric keypad as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Use sentence capitalization to refer to a specific arrow key: the Left arrow key, the Right arrow key, the Up arrow key, or the Down arrow key. It’s OK to use arrow key as a general term for any single arrow key. Include the and key in references to a specific arrow key except in key combinations or key sequences. Don’t use direction keys, directional keys, or movement keys. Use specific names to refer to other navigational keys, such as Page up, Page down, Home, and End.
asterisk (*), star	Use asterisk to refer to the * symbol. An asterisk is used to indicate multiplication in a programming language or as a wildcard character representing one or more characters. It’s OK to use star to refer to the key on a phone keypad.
at sign (@)	Pronounced at. In most cases, don’t spell out.
Back	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Back key, which performs the same action as the Back button in a browser.
Backspace	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Backspace key.
backtab	Don’t use to refer to the Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut.
Break caps	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Break caps key.
Caps lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Caps lock key.
comma (,)	Spell out comma when referring to a key or the punctuation mark. Capitalize Comma when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Command	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Command key on the Mac keyboard. Use the bitmap to show this key if possible. It isn't named on the keyboard.
Control	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Control key on the Mac keyboard.
Ctrl	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Ctrl key. Don’t use for the Mac keyboard.
Del	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Del key. On the Mac keyboard only, use to refer to the forward delete key.
Delete	Capitalize. Use to refer to the back delete key on the Mac keyboard.
End	Capitalize. Use to refer to the End key.
Enter	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Enter key. On the Mac, use only when functionality requires it.
Esc	Always use Esc, not Escape.
F1–F12	Capitalize the F. Don't add a space between the F and the number.
Forward	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Forward key, which performs the same action as the Forward button in a browser.
Help	Use the Help key only to refer to the key on the Mac keyboard.
HELP key	Use the HELP key to avoid confusion with the Help button. Always include the and key.
Home	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Home key.
hyphen (-)	Spell out hyphen when referring to a key. Capitalize Hyphen when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Insert	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Insert key.
Lock clear	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Lock clear key.
minus sign (–)	Spell out minus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Minus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Num lock option	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Num lock option key on the Mac keyboard.
number sign (#), pound key, hashtag	Use # key to describe the key. It's OK to use pound key (#), including the symbol in parentheses, to refer to the keypad on a telephone. It's OK to use hashtag (#) to describe the use of the # key to identify a metadata term in social media.
numeric keypad, keypad, numerical keypad, numeric keyboard	Use numeric keypad on first mention. Don't use keypad by itself unless there's no possibility of confusion with the keyboard. Don't use numerical keypad or numeric keyboard. In general, don't distinguish between the keyboard and the numeric keypad. If a customer can select two keys that look the same, specify the correct key. Example Select the Minus sign on the numeric keypad.
on-screen keyboard, keyboard display, soft keyboard, virtual keyboard, visual keyboard	Use to describe the keyboard representation on the screen that the customer touches to enter characters. Hyphenate on-screen keyboard. Don't use virtual keyboard, soft keyboard, visual keyboard, or keyboard display.
Page down, Page up	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Page up key and the Page down key.
Pause	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Pause key.
period (.)	Spell out period when referring to a key. Capitalize Period when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
plus sign (+)	Spell out plus sign when referring to a key. Use sentence capitalization (Plus sign) when instructing a reader to select the key. Include the symbol in parentheses when needed for clarity.
Print screen	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Print screen key.
Reset	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Reset key.
Return	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Return key on the Mac keyboard.
Scroll lock	Use sentence capitalization. Use to refer to the Scroll lock key.
Select	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Select key.
Shift	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Shift key.
Spacebar	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Spacebar. Always precede with the except in procedures, key combinations, and key sequences.
Tab	Capitalize. Use to refer to the Tab key. Always use the and key except in key combinations and key sequences.
Windows logo key	Capitalize Windows. Use to refer to the Windows logo key.

Special character names

Becausespecial character names could be confused with an action (such as+) or be difficult to see, always spell out the following specialcharacter names: Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.

To avoid confusion, it's OK to add the character in parentheses after spelling out the name.
Example
Plus sign (+)

Use discretion. This might not be necessary for commonly used characters, such as the period (.).

To show a key combination that includes punctuation requiring use of the Shift key, such as the question mark, use Shift and the name or symbol of the shifted key. Using the name of the unshifted key, such as 4 rather than $, could be confusing or even wrong. For example, the ? and / characters aren't shifted keys on every keyboard. Always spell out Plus sign, Minus sign, Hyphen, Period, and Comma.

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Examples
Ctrl+Shift+?
Ctrl+Shift+*
Ctrl+Shift+Comma

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See alsoSpecial character term collection